Description
JAILER
POSTING DATE: December 24, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
DEPARTMENT: Police
SALARY RANGE: $ 46,490 - $ 58,892
All applicants must complete an application packet.
Application packets are available:
Online: www.saginawtx.org
In Person: City of Saginaw Human Resources, 333 West McLeroy Blvd., Saginaw, Texas 76179
Job Summary:
Work is performed under the supervision of the Police Sergeant. Processes the booking and releasing of inmates. Prepares food for inmates, cleans laundry, and maintains order and cleanliness in the jail. Performs alcohol testing of inmates by use of Intoxilyzer. Takes walk-in and on-line police reports.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed in this position. The jailer may not be required to perform all duties in this description and may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this job position.
Essential Job Functions:
Maintains security of the detention facility by monitoring security cameras, performing cell checks and operating electronic security control boards. Processes inmates by making arrest files, photographing and fingerprinting inmates, searching and inventorying inmates and their property, filling out arrest logs and placing inmates into cells. Assists magistrates during warnings of prisoners by obtaining and preparing reports and providing limited physical security. Also responsible for releasing inmates as directed by courts or competent authority. Prepares and serves food for inmate’s consumption. Inventories food reserves, and acquires food and supplies as needed. Performs laundry duties by washing, drying, folding and storing blankets, prisoner clothing and towels. Using police computer systems and operating electronic security control boards.
Other Job Functions: None
Requirements
Required Education, Degrees, Certificates, and/or License:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma. Valid Texas Driver's License. Ability to obtain certification in Intoxilyzer is preferred; pass Basis Jailer Certification within one year.
Experience, Training, Knowledge, and Skills:
Knowledge of detention methods and techniques, of court demeanor and procedures, basic understanding of traffic and criminal laws. Also, considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to other services of the department. Must have skills in the use of defensive tactics, radio equipment, and other tools of law enforcement. Must be able to operate motor vehicle. Must have skills in writing. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, other law enforcement groups, and the general public. Must be able to prepare and review reports; to advise superiors of critical incidents; to understand and execute oral and written instructions; to effectively communicate oral and written instructions to others to take command in emergency and disaster situations as needed. Must maintain physical standards necessary to do the job.
